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The paradox of giving
“We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” ~Orison Swett Marden Who doesn’t love to receive beautiful presents on birthdays and holidays? Gifts that were chosen with care are treasured and remembered for years. Regardless, the spirit of generosity isn’t necessarily tied to tangible gifts or money. Generous people extend themselves. They reach out to you, spend time with you, listen deeply, share what they’re thinking, celebrate your victories, and offer support or guidance when it’s needed. They give freely from the heart without expecting favors in return. Givers possess an abundance mindset, which is why they…
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Survival tips for grads
At commencement you wear your square-shaped mortarboards. My hope is that from time to time you will let your minds be bold, and wear sombreros.” ~Paul Freund Like most moms, I spent years lecturing my kid on the importance of working hard, eating healthy meals, writing thank-you notes, and ironing his dress shirts. But I neglected to impart other words of wisdom along the way. That’s why I wrote the following list of graduation “survival tips” and shared them in my local newspaper column before my son left home for college in 2004. Big congrats to all the new graduates this season! “A Survival Guide for Grads” *Relationships, like cars,…
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Balanced relationships
“Most good relationships are built on mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual effort.” ~Mona Sutphen Photo by Cindy La Ferle
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Unwrapping it all … A post-holiday reflection
“I may not have gone where I needed to go, but I think I ended up where I needed to be.” ~Douglas Adams This morning I woke up in time to see a fresh layer of snow blanketing the trees and rooftops. It’s two days too late for the white Christmas so many wish for — but it’s still beautiful (as long as you’re not driving to work in it). Snow has a way of hushing the landscape. It covers the last remains of autumn decay while it highlights the graceful bend of bare branches. A snow day invites us to pause or slow down; to retreat and reflect. It’s…
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Admiration
“A good friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.” ~Good Housekeeping At Greenfield Village / Cindy La Ferle There’s a lot more to see on “Things that make me happy.” Look for featured posts, additional content, and social media sharing options, on the home page.
